ANTH 247 - Ancient Cities And States Zeitlin

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University of Massachusetts-Boston

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Anth 247 compares the processes of state formation in major civilizations, including Mesopotamia, Early Dynastic Egypt, Shang China, Aztecs of Mesoamerica, and Inca of Peru. Recent archaeological and historical data are used to explore cross-cultural themes such as the provisioning of cities, role of religious ideology, social organization of land and labor, and gendered dimensions of power and social identity. Distribution I Area: Historical and Cultural Studies. Distribution II Area: World Cultures. PREREQUISITE: Anth 107 recommended or permission of instructor. 3 Lect Hrs, 3 Credits

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3.00

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Lecture

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www.umb.edu

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(617) 287-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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